News: A team of international researchers from North America and Kenya has conducted a genetic survey of cyanobacteria in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. About Cyanobacteria Definition: Cyanobacteria, previously referred to as blue-green algae, are photosynthetic microorganisms classified as bacteria. Appearance: They were originally called blue-green algae because dense growths often give water… Continue reading Lake Victoria
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Jute Crop
News: The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute by 6% to Rs. 5,650 per quintal. About Jute Crop Jute is an important natural fibre crop in India next to cotton. It is also known as the ‘Golden Fibre’. It grows well on alluvial or loamy… Continue reading Jute Crop
Bharathapuzha River
News: Recently, a family of four drowned in the Bharathapuzha River. About Bharathapuzha River Length of the river– 209 km It is the second-longest river in Kerala, after the Periyar River. It is considered as the Nile of kerela and is also known as Nila, Ponnani, Kuttippuram . Course and Origin– The river rises in… Continue reading Bharathapuzha River
Lake Naivasha
News: Kenya’s renowned Lake Naivasha is being severely affected by the spread of water hyacinth, which has overtaken significant portions of the lake. About Lake Naivasha It is a shallow freshwater lake situated in Kenya’s southern Rift Valley. It is designated as the Ramsar site. It is of relatively recent geological origin and is surrounded… Continue reading Lake Naivasha
Siachen Glacier
News: A private telecom service provider has deployed 4G and 5G connectivity services to Siachen Glacier. About Siachen Glacier Siachen Glacier is a piedmont glacier located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas. It lies between Saltoro Ridge to the west and the main Karakoram range to the east. It is the world’s second longest… Continue reading Siachen Glacier
Rat-Hole Mining
News: Workers stand trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Out of the nine workers, the bodies of four workers have been recovered while the rescue operation is still in progress. About Rat-Hole Mining Rat hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams. It involves digging tunnels… Continue reading Rat-Hole Mining
Gulf of Mexico
News: The US President-elect recently announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” About Gulf of Mexico Location: The Gulf of Mexico is a large body of water bordered by the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Cuba. Connections: Connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Straits of Florida Connected to… Continue reading Gulf of Mexico
Artesian Condition
News: Residents of Taranagar village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, saw underground water gush out unexpectedly from December 27 to 29. Geologists from Rajasthan’s State Ground Water Department attributed the phenomenon to an “artesian condition”. About Artesian Condition Artesian conditions occur when groundwater is confined under pressure within an aquifer, trapped between two impermeable layers of rock… Continue reading Artesian Condition
Cowpea Explanation
News: ISRO’s PSLV-C60 POEM-4 Mission has achieved a milestone by germinating cowpea seeds under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. About Cowpea The cowpea is an annual herbaceous legume within the pea family. The plant was originally domesticated in Africa. Presently, they are grown in semi-arid areas covering Africa, Asia,… Continue reading Cowpea Explanation
Key facts about Gomti River
News: The territorial army has launched a new task force called Ganga Task Force (GTF) Battalion for rejuvenation and protection of the Gomti River. About Gomti River The Gomti river rises at Gomath Taal, also called Fulnar Jheel, near the Madho Tanda in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. It is a tributary of… Continue reading Key facts about Gomti River
